When Punching Above Your Weight Makes Sense
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Tom Stimson
July 29, 2026
When Punching Above Your Weight Makes Sense

“Punching above your weight” usually means taking on a show that’s bigger than your company. But the more important version happens when you hire people.

Hire someone ridiculously overqualified for the role, and watch them solve your immediate problem, then move on to the next one without being asked.

Listen now and rethink what “overqualified” means for your business.

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About Tom Stimson
Tom Stimson MBA, CTS is an authority on business and strategy for small- to medium-sized companies. He is an expert on project-based selling and a thought leader for innovative business processes.
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